Lexus may not be fully embroiled in the sports car segment as the only true performance models in its range are the IS-F and the limited run LFA special, but something tells us that the Japanese firm is not yet ready to throw the towel in and let its rivals take the win.
And this, despite the fact that over the years, we have heard many rumors about the possibility of Lexus expanding its range of high-performance F-badged lineup to include the GS and the LS models, and which never came into fruition.
This brings us to our mystery Lexus LS prototype that was snagged doing the rounds on the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany. Our scoop photographers tell us that the car featured the usual testing equipment seen on other prototypes on the 'Ring.
Aside from the blistered front and rear wheel arches, the LS test car also sported widened front and rear bumpers, a different front grille, plus a carbon fiber roof and boot incorporating a spoiler.
The car was also fitted with massive brake discs, while the hood air vents and the black alloy wheels with a silver rim are two elements we've seen of the LFA.
And now for the million dollar question: what is it? We'll, we don't know for sure. It could be anything from a limited production or conceptual LS-F sporting the LFA's V10 to a SEMA project car, or perhaps just a wild tuning job in the works.
Whatever the case, we'll keep our eyes open and ask around. If something pops up on our radars, we'll let you know.
18 Comments:
ME LIKE ! Can I have one ? XD
This is a tuner stuff, it's hideous...
"Lexus may not be fully embroiled in the sports car segment"
..But so what? The LFA is the Master of that segment.
The LFA the master of the sports car segment, im assuming your some fanboy. Last Time check Porsche and Ferrari have that segment......lmao LFA ruling the segment fanboys so dum
the rear is like BMW M3 or M5 ?! MMmmmzzz
What an ugly POS. All Lexus are crap. I speak from experience.
this LS could inject LFA V10 engine?
Seeing Köln number plates on a factory Toyota brigns up nice memories of the TTE Corollas, Celicas and Supras.
I think Lexus could use a dose of sport in its line-up. I doubt this will produce AMG-like performance or Alpina B7 level of ability. But it will be a nice option for someone who is not really into true 'bahn burners but could appreciate a little spiciness.
If this had a BMW or Merc badge on it, the comments would all be positive. Why d so many of you tossers dis anything the Jap producers have in prototype form? NO, I don't drive a Lexus!!!
German fan boys think their precious BMW or Mercedes is the golden standard.
You need to check proper.... and stop LMAO you facebook twit.
It's about time they started doing something. They need to bring younger buyers in to their showrooms.
This is one way of doing it. Though I really doubt that this will make it to the showroom this way.
Might be for a race they are going to enter in the near future.
They should build a GS-F
Looks almost finished but it also can be next gen SC mule or privete tuning companys version.
This is a test mule of upcoming GS-F. Mark my word on that.
I hope it's not! If somebody says this car is ugly, then he/she is'nt a human!
Well you certainly saw Lexus and jumped in to see what's up----if Lexus is so crappy why even look at this article----you negative haters really set youselves up yo look so stupid.
all bmw cars look identical inside and out,all mercedez Benz cars look indentical inside and out,not all lexus look the same inside and out, like this 1,i bet my a** that this boy is M5`s nemesis.
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